Team

Our Team

EmpꓥVolve Leadership structure comprises of the Non-profit steward and the Board

Ruth Wambui Wagatua

FOUNDER AND STEWARD

Ruth Wagatua is a dedicated and multifaceted professional with expertise in WASH policy advisory, public health research, environmental planning, and human capital management. With a robust history in both executive administration and technical support, Ruth has consistently demonstrated her commitment to addressing complex health and environmental challenges. As the founder and steward of EmpꓥVolve, Ruth leads initiatives to empower and transform fluorosis-affected communities by promoting public health advocacy, developing sustainable infrastructure solutions, and fostering healthcare innovation. Her work is driven by a deep passion for providing scientific attention to fluorosis—one of the most overlooked health conditions—and other neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Ruth’s academic journey reflects her commitment to excellence and interdisciplinary solutions. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning and Management from Kenyatta University, a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from the College of Human Resource Management in Nairobi, and a Master’s degree in Water Policy from the Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences (including Climate Change) in Tlemcen, Algeria. A former Samya Rose Stumo Public Health Fellow at ThinkWell Institute, Ruth spearheaded a project that empowered communities impacted by high fluoride levels in water. Her efforts focus on creating resilience at the human-animal-environment interface by addressing health and environmental inequities exacerbated by climate change. Ruth is an eco-enthusiast committed to embracing sustainability in all aspects of her work and life. Through her leadership at EmpꓥVolve, she continues to champion innovative and inclusive solutions to the most pressing environmental and public health challenges of our time.

Stephen Gachau Kinyanjui

Board Member

Stephen is a trained community health strategist under the initiative of the ministry of public health and sanitation. He has over 13years experience as a community health volunteer. His communal work experience spans problems management (pm+), an evidence based intervention that provides brief psychological help for adults in the community exposed to adversity. Mobilizing and creating awareness about maternal and newborn health, safe motherhood and the role of each individual in promoting maternal and newborn health. He has been part of the Youth Employment initiative (Employability training) and Kenya Informal Settlement Executive Project (KISIP) as a settlement Executive Committee member. He has also been a data collector in the Uwezo Kenya National Assessment and provides Care and support to orphans and vulnerable children.

David Gichane

Board Member

David is a community volunteer from Hells’gate ward. He engages in mobilizing the youth in sports in an effort to combat drugs and alcoholism among the youth. He resource mobilizes for bursary fund from well-wishers with the goal of educating children mostly from poor family backgrounds. He guides the youth and women in forming groups and encourages them to apply for funds such as uwezo fund as a source of income and encourages peaceful coexistence in the community.

Harun Muigai

Board Member

Harun is a practicing teacher with a wide range of experience in public relations. He is a religious leader with ability to settle issues affecting the community by establishing long lasting solutions. Harun holds a certificate in counseling psychology from word of truth college Maai Mahiu, a bachelor of education degree from Africa Nazarene University and is a master's student at Northwestern University studying (LAM) leadership administration & management. The experience will greatly assist in his involvement in the implementation of EmpoVolve’s programs as the team endeavors to uplift the living standards of Fluorosis Affected Communities. Harun’s zeal in societal wellbeing will positively work for the success of EmpoVolve.